Friends of Gentle Woods Park

Join a brand new volunteer-led effort to restore and enhance the streamside habitat along Middle Fork Ash Creek at Gentle Woods Park!

Next Gentle Woods Park Restoration Event

TBD
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Place: Gentle Woods Park Pavilion (600 Olive Way E., Monmouth)

*Please note that you and any guest volunteers will be required to fill out a waiver before each volunteer event. All minors present during the event must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Come join the Friends of Gentle Woods Park in a volunteer-led effort to remove invasive weeds and restore the health of the native plant community along Middle Fork Ash Creek! Whether you are a first-time volunteer or a seasoned veteran of community restoration efforts, we invite you to lend a hand towards this effort to improve local habitat for plants and wildlife that thrive alongside and within Ash Creek!

RSVP for the next Friends of Gentle Woods Park volunteer event!

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Volunteer events involve:

Walking over uneven terrain and through vegetation that may include thorns, brambles, exposed roots, and poison oak (we will have Tecnu available for pre- and post- poison oak exposure treatment)
Using pruners and loppers to cut ivy vines and pull them off of and away from tree trunks
Cutting blackberry vines
Digging out reed canary grass
Using a wheelbarrow and/or carrying armloads of plant materials to the curb for pick-up
Optional: walking and removing invasive weeds within the stream channel and getting wet and muddy!

**Please also note the following:

All volunteers should bring a water bottle and snacks (if needed). A water cooler will be available on-site for water bottle refills.
Due to the thorny vegetation and potential for muddy conditions, please be sure to wear appropriate clothing - including sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants and long sleeves.
If you have gauntlet-style, thorn-proof work gloves, please bring them (and extra pairs if you have enough to share!)
Public restrooms are available at the Park

Prefer to talk to someone in person? You can call the LWC Office at (503) 837-0237 or you can email Maya Cook at [email protected]